Dedication to Carlo Grimaldi signed by Reubens and dated: d'Anuersa, alli 29. di maggio, 1622

"The first edition of [v. 1] (pl. 1-72) was published at Antwerp in 1622. It was then reissued with [v. 2] (pl. 1-67), probably in the same year. Most authorities agree that the second series of plates was not the work of Rubens"--Fowler, p. 225

Volume 1 bound in full vellum; ink title on spine; bookplate of Giovanni Muzio on front pastedown; volume 2 bound in old speckled calf, respined and with repaired corners; edges sprinkled blue and red; Muzio's bookplate on front pastedown

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